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Dorothy M. Sweeney

Dorothy M. Sweeney

May 30, 2008

Mrs. Dorothy M. Sweeney, age 69, of 88 Greenwood Street Coaldale, Pa., died Friday, May 30, 2008, upon arrival at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pa. Dorothy was a homemaker and member of St. Jerome R.C.C. of Tamaqua, Pa. Born in Coaldale, Pa., she is the daughter of the late William Dally and Dorothy (Shappel) Dally. Survived...

Alan R. Mease, Jr.

Alan R. Mease, Jr.

May 30, 2008

Mr. Alan R. Mease, Jr., age 41, of 312 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa., died Friday, May 30, 2008, at home. Alan was a 1984 Freedom High School graduate, and had worked in the Textile industry. He was a Cub Scout Leader of Pack #776 of Tamaqua, Pa., and volunteered for the Tamaqua Meals on Wheels. He was the son...

Mary Ann Stokes

Mary Ann Stokes

May 29, 2008

Mrs. Mary Ann (Magarosky) Stokes, age 91, of 47 East Howard Ave., Coaldale, Pa., died Thursday, May 29, 2008, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pa. A Homemaker, Mrs. Stokes was a member of St. John the Baptist Lithuanian Catholic Church of Coaldale, Pa., were she once cleaned for the church. Born in Coaldale, Pa., she was...

Edna M. Brown

Edna M. Brown

May 25, 2008

Mrs. Edna M. (Mauger) Brown, age 99, of Newark, Del., died Sunday, May 25, 2008, at Heartland Hospice in Wilmington, Del. Edna was a member of Trinity U.C.C. of Tamaqua, Pa., and she belonged to the Pilgram Chapter #137 Order of Eastern Star, Tamaqua, Pa. Edna, owned and operated Brown's Childrens store in Tamaqua for 25 years. Born in Mahanoy...

Nancy J. Edmondson

Nancy J. Edmondson

May 24, 2008

Mrs. Nancy J. (Chakurda) Edmondson, age 54, of 428 Rolling Milll Ave Tamaqua, Pa., died Saturday, May 24, 2008, at Her home. She was the wife of Dale Edmondson. Born in Coaldale, PA she was the daughter of the late John W. & Jean (Wagner) Chakurda. Nancy was a Daughter of the Tamaqua American Legion post 173 and the West...

Jeanette A. Sheckler

Jeanette A. Sheckler

May 23, 2008

Miss Jeanette A. Sheckler, age 74, of 39 Lauchnor Grove Lane Lehighton, Pa., died Friday, May 23, 2008, at her residence in Lehighton, Pa. Born in Parryville, PA, she was the dughter of the late Frederick C.J. & Lauretta (Lauchnor) Sheckler. Jeanette was a member of Ben Salem Church of Lehighton, PA and a 1952 graduate of Lehighton High School...

Inez M. Lutz

Inez M. Lutz

May 19, 2008

Mrs. Inez M. (Rollis) Lutz, age 76, formerly of Willing Street Tamaqua, Pa., died Monday, May 19, 2008, at Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Tamaqua, Pa. She is the wife of Herman F. Lutz and they were married 58 years. Born in Middleport, PA she was the daughter of the late Enock & Mary (Mehock) Rollis. Mrs. Lutz was...

Matthew J. Breiner

Matthew J. Breiner

May 17, 2008

Mr. Matthew J. Breiner, age 21, of 735 Valley Road Tamaqua, Pa., died Saturday, May 17, 2008, in a one vehicle automobile accident in Walker Twp., Pa. Matt was a member of the Zion's Church of Lewistown Valley, he graduated from Tamaqua High School class of 2005, were he played football. Matt attended Lehigh Community College, and enjoyed playing the...

Jennifer E. Mcardle

Jennifer E. Mcardle

May 9, 2008

Mrs. Jennifer E. (Barron) McArdle, age 39, of Tamaqua, Pa., died Friday, May 9, 2008, at 117 Schuylkill Ave. Tamaqua, Pa. 18252 in he home. Jennnifer wa a 1986 Tamaqua High School graduate, and received her Associates in Repiratory Therapy from Lehigh Community College. Jennifer last worked for St. Lukes Hospital systems, and was an avid Greatful Dead fan. Born...

Raymond C. Kinder

Raymond C. Kinder

May 9, 2008

Mr. Raymond C. Kinder, age 70, Laurelwood Street, Tamaqua, Pa., died Friday, May 9, 2008, in the Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr., Tamaqua, Pa. Mr. Kinder was a 1955 St. Clair High School graduate. Upon graduation he served in the United States Navy on the Destroyer Lloyd Thomas. Returning home, Mr. Kinder entered Indiana University of Pennsylvania obtaining his teaching...

John P. Jones

John P. Jones

May 6, 2008

Mr. John P. Jones, age 81, of North Lehigh Street Tamaqua, Pa., died Tuesday, May 6, 2008, at St. Lukes Hospital Bethlehem, in Bethlehem, Pa. John attended Tamaqua School system, and is a member of the First United Methodist Church of Tamaqua, Pa. John retired from the former Reading Railroad and Conrail were he worked in their officies for over...

Catherine E. Mathes

Catherine E. Mathes

Apr 21, 2008

Mrs. Catherine E. Mathes, age 92, formerly of Philadelphia, Pa., and currently a resident of the Hometown Nursing Home died Monday, April 21, 2008 in Hometown ,Pa. She was the wife of the late Matthew H. Vanagus who died in 1973 and George Mathes who died in 1997. Born in West Penn Twp, PA she was the daughter of the...

Harry D. Frantz

Harry D. Frantz

Apr 20, 2008

Mr. Harry D. Frantz, age 95, of Municipal Road Lehighton, Pa., died Sunday, April 20, 2008, at Weatherwood Nursing Home, Weatherly, Pa. Born in Bowmanstown, Pa., he was the son of the late Lewis Albert Frantz and Ella Estella (Steigerwalt) Frantz. He is also survived by his Two Sons, Mr. David M. Frantz and his wife Elaine of Lehighton, Pa....

Frances E. Harahush

Frances E. Harahush

Apr 19, 2008

Mrs. Frances E. (Hinkle) Harahush, age 85, of Reynolds Road Tamaqua, Pa., died Saturday, April 19, 2008, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pa. Frances was a member of St. Jerome R.C.C. of Tamaqua. She retired from Sylray of Orwigsburg, Pa. were she worked as a sewer. Born in Hazleton, Pa., she was the daughter of the...

Kathryn Mary Bailey

Kathryn Mary Bailey

Apr 18, 2008

Mrs. Kathryn Mary (Benderavage) Bailey, age 89, of Summer Valley Road New Ringgold, Pa., died Friday, April 18, 2008, at The Summit Blue Mountain Health System in Lehighton, Pa., were she had been a quest since 2006. Kathryn was Catholic by faith. She retired from the former Atlas Powder Co, in 1981, after 31 years. Born in Coaldale, Pa., she...

John F. Kintz

John F. Kintz

Apr 17, 2008

Mr. John F. Kintz, age 68, of Spring House Road Lehighton, Pa., died Thursday, April 17, 2008, upon arrival at Gnaden Heutten Hospital in Lehighton, Pa. John retired from Bethlehem Steel in 1998 having worked in the Coke Works for 32 years. He served in the Army National Gaurd, 165th Military Police Unit out of Lehighton, Pa. for 22 years....

Albert E. Seperack

Albert E. Seperack

Apr 16, 2008

Mr. Albert E. Seperack, age 89, of 222 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa., formerly of New Ringgold, Pa., died Wednesday, April 16, 2008, in his home. Lutheran by faith, Albert was and accomplished Finish Carpenter, retiring in 1982. Albert served in the United State Army during WWII. Born in Bridge Port, Ct. , he was the son of the late...

Anna V. Rinker

Anna V. Rinker

Apr 15, 2008

Mrs. Anna V. (Moravek) Rinker, age 94, of Owl Creek Road Tamaqua, Pa., died Tuesday, April 15, 2008, at St. Lukes Miners Memorial Medical Ctr. in Coaldale, Pa. Anna was a member of St. Jerome R.C.C. of Tamaqua, Pa. She worked as a sewer for the former Nelson Pollock Textile Mill, and was active in the Tamaqua Sr. citizens. Born...

Charlotte Breiner

Charlotte Breiner

Apr 11, 2008

Mrs. Charlotte "Aunt Char" Breiner, age 62, of 222 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pa., died Friday, April 11, 2008, at Hospice House of the VNA of St. Lukes,in Bethlehem, Pa. Charlotte attended Tamaqua Schools. She was a member of the Bethany E.C. Church of Tamaqua, Pa., and volunteered for Senior Services. She was and avid bingo player. Born in Tamaqua,...

Wayne E. Erney Iii

Wayne E. Erney Iii

Apr 10, 2008

Mr. Wayne E. Erney III, age 20, of Tamaqua, Pa., died Thursday, April 10, 2008, at home surrounded by his family. Born in Hononlulu, HI., the son of Robert Perez and Doreen (Campbell) Perez. Wayne is also survived by his Two Sisters, Miss Robyn Erney, and Miss Alexandra R. Perez of Tamaqua, Pa. One Brother, Antnony R. Perez of Tamaqua,...

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